Golden Horizon, the world's largest square-rigged sailing vessel, has been forced to delay a 'dress rehearsal' voyage around the south coast of England. The announcement came following Boris Johnson's decision to delay the lifting of legal restrictions on social contact for a further four weeks. Golden Horizon,...
Following the latest guidance from the UK Government, we have begun to welcome the first visitors back to our award-winning marinas. Owned and operated by Poole Harbour Commissioners, Poole Quay Boat Haven and the Port of Poole Marina started their phased reopening for annual berth holders...
Discharging untreated sewage from a boat in a harbour is extremely damaging and antisocial. It can create all kinds of problems and costs, from water quality to cleaning issues. We’re proud to be supporting Natural England and Litter Free Coast and Sea in the launch...
PHC continues to monitor the current COVID-19 situation as part of our ongoing commitment to the health and welfare of our workforce, harbour users, and their families. We’re still following the latest government guidance, as well as advice from governing bodies and authorities to ensure...
The 2020 Poole Harbour Dues decals commemorate one of the town's historic World War II vessels - the RNLI lifeboat Thomas Kirk Wright. The RNLI lifeboat Thomas Kirk Wright, was the first of 19 RNLI south coast vessels to make it to the beaches at Dunkirk...
Whether experienced around water or a novice, the sea can still catch you out. Poole Harbour Commissioners would like to empathise the importance of water safety, especially during these extraordinary times. HM Coastguard responded to 447 incidents over the last weekend in May, making it the...
The majority of water-based activities in Poole Harbour are subject to the payment of Harbour Dues or permits. We have recently been receiving a high number of calls from harbour users unsure of which they need to purchase. To help, we have put together the quick...
We take our responsibilities seriously. Especially when it comes to the safety and security of our staff and members of the public. We are aware of the concerns surrounding COVID-19, and continue to take the appropriate steps to protect our stakeholders, and to reduce the impact...
